Nohleshwar Temple
Temple in Damoh From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Nohleshwar Temple is a temple located in Nohta in the Damoh district of Mahdya Pradesh in India.[1][2] It is protected as a monument of national importance.
| Nohleshwar Temple | |
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Location | |
| Location | Damoh district |
History
The temple was built by Yuvarajadeva I of the Kalachuri dynasty, under the influence of his queen Nohala.[3]
The British archaeologist Henry Cousens surveyed the area in 1893, and found the temple in a dilapidated condition, with the outer walls, roof of the gallery, and shikhara having all fallen down and lying in ruins. The temple was restored by the Archaeological Survey of India.[4]
Description
The temple is built in the Nagara style with a mukhamandapa (porch), a sabhamandapa (hall), an antarala (ante-chamber) and a garbhagriya (sanctum).
Sanctum
The sanctum contains the idol of the principal deity, Shiva. The sanctum is surmounted by a shikhara.
References
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